The biggest
tournament of the year is just three weeks away. With 48 new registrations
in the last six days, we continue to be ahead of last years pace. As many
of you know, the 2004 NASCT set a new tournament record for prize money.
This is the last day for early registration date. If you are planning on
attending, send your registration in today to avoid late fees. You may
also register online and pay by credit card by going to the Tournament web
site, www.2005nasc.com, and clicking Online Registration.

Friday night
(November 4) is always a special night at the Tournament. It includes the
presentation of the Sol Lipkin Award, which this year is
being given to Al Salazar. That is followed by the $10,000 cash giveaway,
which involves a random drawing in which 50 players win $200 each,
courtesy of the Sands Regency. We also have our raffle drawing with prizes
that include sets of weights, tournament merchandise, shuffleboard
collectibles and a Jacuzzi Suite for 10 nights at the Sands for the next
year's Tournament. We would greatly appreciate donations from the
shuffleboard community of any items that we can include as prizes in the
raffle. If you own a shuffleboard establishment, the donation of a shirt
or jacket is a great way to get a little exposure for your business. Last,
but certainly not least is the Tournament's 16th anniversary party.
Festivities will include free food and a two hour open bar, compliments of
the Sands Regency and The Shuffleboard Federation.

I am please to
announce that we will have a special guest on hand this year. He is a
shuffleboard player from Hawaii, the first time we have had a player from
that state. He also served on the USS Theodore Roosevelt in the early
1960's. The USS Theodore Roosevelt is the Polaris class submarine which
American Shuffleboard Company installed a shuffleboard table on. He played
on that table and looks forward to seeing Sol and sharing his memories
about that table, which some of you have seen Sol's pictures
of.

If you have not yet
made your reservations, there are still lots of great room and airfare
packages available. In order to get the best prices, you need to book your
flight or package two weeks in advance, so you still have a little time.
If you need some help in making your reservations, please give me a call
at 800-380-3033.

Co-Sponsors are
always an important part of the NASC. There are five Co-Sponsorship
levels, Bronze ($250), Silver ($500), Gold ($750), Platinum ($1,000) and Diamond ($2,000). All Co-Sponsors
names will be prominently displayed in the tournament area. They will also
receive a laser engraved appreciation plaque, similar to the ones given to
the 1st and 2nd place finishers in each event at the Tournament.
Additionally, Bronze Level Co-Sponsors will receive a beautifully
embroidered Co-Sponsor Shirt; Silver Level Co-Sponsors will receive an
embroidered Co-Sponsor Jacket; Gold Level Co-Sponsors will receive a
Co-Sponsor Shirt and Jacket. Platinum Level Co-Sponsors will receive a
Co-Sponsor Shirt and Jacket, two seats at the head table for the awards
ceremony on Friday night and will have their picture taken with Sol
Lipkin, who will personally sign the photo. Diamond Level Co-Sponsors will
receive everything that the Platinum Co-Sponsors receive, plus a second
Co-Sponsor Shirt and Jacket. They will also receive complimentary dinner
for two with tournament staff and Sol Lipkin and their room will be
upgraded to a Jacuzzi Suite at no additional charge.

To print Tournament
forms and information, please use the following links: Registration Form, Schedule of Events, and General Information. If you need help
making air or hotel reservations, or have any questions about the
tournament, please call The Shuffleboard Federation at
800-380-3033.

John McDermott,
Tournament Director

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